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It creates an arc
Draw
toolbar: 
Menu:
Draw
Arc
Command
line: ARC,
(ARC_CON, ARC_CSA, ARC_CSE, ARC_CSL, ARC_SCA, ARC_SCE, ARC_SCL, ARC_SEA, ARC_SED,
ARC_SER)
ARC: generic command, requiring to specify 3 points on the circumference
Specify the initial point of the arc or [Center]:Specify a point or enter C to indicate the arc's center.
ARC_CON: it draws an arc prolonging the latest line or arc drawn.
ARC_SCE (start, center, end).
It specifies an arc using 2 points on the circumference (starting and ending) and the center of the circle.
ARC_SCA (start, center, angle).
It specifies an arc using the starting point, the center of the circle and the central angle.
ARC_SCL (start, center, length).
It specifies an arc using the starting point, the center of the circle and the central angle.
ARC_SEA (start, end, angle).
It specifies an arc using the starting point, an ending point on the circumference and the central angle.
ARC_SED (start, end, direction).
It specifies an arc using the starting point and the ending point on the circumference. The curvature is defined by setting the direction tangent to the starting point.
ARC_SER (start, end, radius).
It specifies an arc using the starting point and the ending point on the circumference. The curvature is defined by setting the length of the radius of the circumference which includes the arc.
ARC_CSE (center, start, end).
It specifies an arc using center, start and end.
ARC_CSA (center, start, angle).
It specifies an arc using center, start and central angle.
ARC_CSL (center, start, length).
It specifies an arc using center, start and length.
Starting pointSpecify the starting point of the arc. Specify a second point [Center/End]: Second pointDraw an arc specifying 3 points on the circumference: starting point (1), ending point (3) and second point (2) on the circular segment of the arc. Specify the ending point of the arc: Specify a point (3)
The arc defined by 3 points can be drawn either clockwise or counterclockwise. CenterIt specifies the center of the circle including the arc. Specify the center of the arc: Specify the ending point of the arc or [Angle/Chord Length]: Ending point Using the center(2), draw a counterclockwise arc from the starting point (1) to an ending point on an imaginary radius starting from the center and crossing the third point (3).
The arc will not necessarily pass through this third point, as shown in the figure. Angle Draw a counterclockwise arc from the starting point (1) and using the center (2) with a specified inscribed angle. If the angle is negative, the arc will be drawn clockwise. Specify the inscribed angle Specify an angle
Chord Length Draw a minor or major arc according to the distance of a straight line (chord) between the starting and ending point If the chord length has a positive value, the minor arc will be drawn counterclockwise from the starting point. If the chord length has a negative value, the major arc will be drawn clockwise. Specify the chord length: Specify a length
EndSpecify the arc's ending point. Specify end point of arc: Specify center point of arc or [Angle/Direction/Radius]: Center Draw a counterclockwise arc from the starting point (1) to an ending point on an imaginary radius starting from the center (3) and reaching the second specified point (2).
Angle Draw a counterclockwise arc from the starting point (1) to an ending point with a specified inscribed angle (2). If the angle is negative, the arc will be drawn clockwise. Specify inscribed angle: Enter an angle in degrees or specify an angle shifting counterclockwise the pointing device.
Direction It starts an arc the tangent to which is set in a specified direction. It creates any type of arc, major or minor, clockwise or counterclockwise, from a starting point (1) to an ending point (2). The starting point defines the direction. Specify tangent direction for the starting point of an arc:
Radius Draw counterclockwise a minor arc from the starting point (1) to the ending point(2). If the radius is negative, the major arc will be drawn. Specify radius of arc:
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CenterSpecify the center or the circle of which the arc is a section. Specify center of arc: Specify starting point of arc: Specify ending point of arc or [Angle/Chord Length]: Ending point Draw a counterclockwise arc from the starting point (2) to an ending point on an imaginary radius starting from the center (1) and reaching a specified point (3).
Angle Draw a counterclockwise arc from the starting point (2) and using the center (1) with a specified inscribed angle. If the angle is negative, the arc will be drawn clockwise. Specify inscribed angle:
Chord Length Draw a minor or major arc according to the distance of a straight line (chord) between the starting and ending point If the chord length has a positive value, the minor arc will be drawn clockwise from the starting point. If the chord length has a negative value, the major arc will be drawn counterclockwise. Specify chord length:
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